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Details the early construction of pyramids in Egypt. Consideration for site selection; Use of ramps to transport stone blocks; Speculations on the shape of the pyramids.

The article offers information on several man-made design and construction of famous wonders worldwide including the Great Pyramid of Khufu that were built as tombs for ruling pharaohs and their families in Egypt, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal mausoleum in Agra, India.

The article explains the changes in pyramid building in Egypt, particularly why pyramids became smaller in scale and cheaper in construction.

The article discusses the architectural design of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt including the Great Sphinx, the Sphinx and Sphinx temple.

The article discusses the Penny Pyramid Project, which is building a pyramid using pennies in order to raise money for cancer treatment and research.

The article discusses the architecture of the Temple of Kukulkan in Chichen Itza, Mexico. The echo in this pyramid built by the Maya civilization, resembles the sound of Quetzal, a Central American bird. According to David Lubman, an acoustics expert, argues that the Maya designed the structure of the pyramid so that it creates, echo. He states that he has enough evidence to prove this. The shape of the steps on the pyramid which are high and narrow creates the echo.